I don't think Chris would go past the 10 day contract, not unless they are really happy with him as a stop gap fill in at the C, I think if they do let him go, that roster sport will stay open for other 10 day contracts

Well they can sign a guy and he'll be eligible for the playoffs up until the final day of the season, so I think holding on to CJ until then makes sense. But financially the owners might not want to pay 15 guys.